A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 7670115 Details
Epoch: 359 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 69836627 epoch_slot_no: 111827 block_no: 7669938 slot_leader_id: 4561601 size: 49304 time: 2022-08-25 04:48:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2e3036b97edc8e260c91a90ae445d92cf0ab5f6aaee78d0f622ad275a354221aBlock Operator
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